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Prism Comics Announces New Queer Comics Anthology

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Prism Comics has been working hard to promote the queer comics reading experience. To that end they have teamed up with Stacked Deck Press to bring you a new LGBT comics project. A benefit book to raise funds for the annual Queer Press Grant that helps LGBT comic book self publishers.

In a release, Jon Macy Prism Comics Queer Press Grant chair said:

This is going to be a great anthology with many established comics creators as well as fresh and exciting new voices. Yes, the ultimate goal is to raise money for the grant, but my secret agenda has always been to find a way to promote the many amazing artists that have submitted exceptional proposals over the years. I want to give them the chance to show off their talents in a sweet full color hardback book. Doing this really makes us happy.

The queer publishing world is a small one, and not what it was even ten years ago. Many small presses have gone under, and it has become harder and harder for new LGBT comics creators to find publishers. One of Prism’s own is stepping up to create Stacked Deck Press, an all-inclusive publishing house that focuses on gender, sexual, regional, and ethnic diversity among creators, and diversity of style and genre in story content. Alphabet will be their first book.

Tara Avery, Publisher of Stacked Deck Press, said:

We wanted to highlight the many varieties of the LGBTQ experience and in recent years the queer comics movement has gained visibility from coast to coast. Alphabet is an attempt to bring cartoonists together that represent a broad cross-section of our community and culture.

Alphabet the LGBTQAI cartoonists from Prism Comics to benefit the Queer Press Grant will debut at Wondercon 2016, March 25-27 at the Los Angeles convention center in California. Look for their crowd funding campaign coming in October.

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Prism Comics announces winner of the 2015 Queer Press Grant

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Stray Bullet 1The recipient of the 2015 Prism Comics Queer Press Grant was announced at the It’s A Queer, Queer World panel by Prism president Ted Abenheim, at WonderCon. Dave Davenport, a talented veteran of queer comics, was awarded the QPG for his forthcoming graphic novel Stray Bullet.

Stray Bullet is a story about HIV and the hope for the future. It’s “something serious told in a playful way.”

The Queer Press Grant is awarded to assist comics creators in self publishing comics with LGBT characters or themes. Entries are judged first and foremost by artistic merit, followed by concerns such as financial need, proposal presentation, and the project’s Stray Bullet 2contribution to the LGBT community. They are reviewed by the Prism Board, past recipients of the Grant, and Prism’s Advisory Board.

The Queer Press Grant is an all volunteer organization funded entirely by donations from comic book professionals and readers. Since its inception, the Queer Press Grant has been awarded to –

2005: Steve MacIsaac – Shiftlifter                          2010: Tana Ford – Duck
2006: Megan Gedris – YU+ME                                2010: Jon Macy – Fearful Hunter
2007: Justin Hall – True Travel Tales                     2011: Robert Kirby – Three
2007: Tommy Roddy – Pride High                          2012: Christine Smith – The Princess
2008: Pam Harrison – House of the Muses            2012: Blue Delliquanti – O Human Star
2009: Ed Luce – Wuvable Oaf                                 2013: Hazel Newlevant – If This Be Sin
2009: Eric Orner – Storybox                                    2014: Calvin Gimplevich/Emiliano Quale

Prism Comics is an all volunteer organization dedicated to promoting LGBTQ comics. You can help greatly by making a donation to the Queer Press Grant.

Prism Comics at WonderCon Anaheim

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Prism ComicsPrism Comics is exhibiting, presenting panels and announcing the recipient of the 2015 Prism Comics Queer Press Grant at WonderCon Anaheim which takes place April 3 – 5, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center in  Anaheim, California.

Prism Prism will be at Booth #809 selling LGBTQ comics and graphic novels and presenting guest appearances by comics creators including Marc Andreyko, Tara Madison Avery, P. Kristen Enos, Devin Grayson, Tommy Kovac, Jeff Krell, Robert Paul, Markus Pfalzgraf, David Quantic, Bradley C. Rader, David Reddish, Peter Saenz, Josh Trujillo and Charles “Zan” Christensen of Northwest Press with a wonderful selection of comics and graphic novels for all interests.

Prism will also have appearances by some favorite cosplayers and LGBTQ characters – Annisse of DameFatale Cosplay, The Official Ariel, Countess Canterburry, Chrissy Lynn, KPM Cosplay, Kelton, Jimmy Sherfy, Barry V, Chris Riley, Zack Phoenix and more.

The Creator/Cosplayer Appearance Schedule is below.  Check the Prism Website, Facebook Page and Prism Booth 809 for updates.

In addition Prism will announce the recipient of the 2015 Prism Comics Queer Press Grant 
at the “It’s A Queer, Queer World” panel Friday, April 3 from 7 – 8 pm   Room 211

The Prism Comics Queer Press Grant is an annual financial grant given to an aspiring comics creator to help them publish their work of LGBTQ interest.

Prism will also be presenting three panels on LGBTQ comics and popular media:

It’s A Queer, Queer World – Friday, April 3, 2015, 7 – 8 pm
Anaheim Convention Center Room 211
From marriage equality becoming a reality in state after state to queer performers and sports figures coming out in all corners of popular media, LGBTQ people have made great strides in society at large. Queer people and their relationships are more and more mainstream in the world of comics as well. As yesterday’s radical notions become today’s popular culture, what’s new and cutting-edge in LGBTQ comics? What new responsibilities do comics creators have to themselves and their readers in presenting LGBTQ characters and stories? Join Prism Comics and moderator Tara Madison Avery (Gooch, Prism Comics Board Member) as they explore these and other questions with panelists Marc Andreyko (Batwoman, Wonder Woman ’77), P. Kristen Enos (Web of Lives, Deseo, Prism Comics Board Member), Devin Grayson (Nightwing, USER), Ed Luce (Wuvable Oaf), Sam Saturday (Death’s Door) and Josh Trujillo (Love Machines).  The recipient of the 2015 Prism Comics Queer Press Grant will also be announced at this panel.

Fairy Dust: LGBTQ Disney Fandom – Saturday, April 4, 2015, 7 – 8 pm
Anaheim Convention Center Room 211
Disney is popular around the world.  And Disney characters, films, comics, media and theme parks are especially popular among the LGBTQ community.  Young or old, LGBTQ folk identify with the stories, characters, the fantasy and the imagination. Since you are next door to the “Happiest Place on Earth” join Prism Comics and Disney fans as they explore why the queer community loves all things Disney. Panelists include Dusty Sage (Founder and CEO of MiceChat.com), Tommy Kovac (Skelebunnies, Wonderland), Momma (Anaheim Gay Days; expert on Disney Parks and Disneyana), Jimmy Sherfy (Disney Cosplayer and Animation Enthusiast), Sarah Sterling (Disney Fandom YouTuber, Feminism and Queer Studies Specialist), Joseph Titizian (Disney Historian and Featured Blog Writer) and Barry V (Disney Cosplayer and Animation Enthusiast). Moderated by Ted Abenheim (Prism Comics Board Member).

Queer Imagery in Animation – Sunday, April 5, 2015, 3 – 4 pm
Anaheim Convention Center Room 211
We’ve come a long way from watching Bugs Bunny running around in a dress and planting a kiss on Elmer Fudd.  Join Prism Comics for a panel which will discuss works of animation that tackle same gender attraction and gender identity exploration, such as The Legend of Korra, Bob’s Burgers, Archer, Paranorman and others.  Moderated by P. Kristen Enos (Web Of Lives, Prism Comics Board Member), the panelists will include Diane Anderson-Minshall (The Advocate, Queerly Beloved), Lyn Jensen (http://lynjensen.blogspot.com: Manga, Music, and Politics), Matt Kane (GLAAD), Emily Quinn (Adventure Time, Faking It) and Bradley C. Rader (Bob’s Burgers, Todd McFarlane’s Spawn).

Creator and Cosplayer Appearance Schedule (as of March 24*)

FRIDAY, APRIL 3
Show Hours    12 – 7 pm
Charles “Zan” Christensen and Northwest Press – All day
Josh Trujillo – All day
1 –  2pm           David Reddish
Cosplay: The Official Ariel
2 – 3 pm          Marc Andreyko
David Reddish
Cosplay: Countess Canterburry
3 – 4 pm          Mark Andreyko
Robert Paul
Markus Pflalzgraf
4 – 5 pm          Markus Pfalzgraf

SATURDAY, APRIL 4                             
Show Hours    10 am – 7 pm
Charles “Zan” Christensen and Northwest Press – All day
Josh Trujillo – All day
10 – 11am        Peter Saenz
11 am – 12 pm Robert Paul
Markus Pflalzgraf
12 – 1 pm        Jeff Krell
1 – 2 pm          Markus Pfalzgraf
David Reddish
2 – 3 pm          David Quantic
Cosplay: Chrissy Lynn
3 – 4 pm           David Quantic
4 – 5 pm          Marc Andreyko,
P. Kristen Enos
Markus Pfalzgraf
Cosplay: Annisse of DameFatale Cosplay
5 – 6 pm           Marc Andreyko
Tommy Kovac
Peter Saenz
6 – 7 pm          Tommy Kovac

SUNDAY, APRIL 5  
Show Hours    10:30 am – 5 pm           
Charles “Zan” Christensen and Northwest Press – All day
Josh Trujillo – All day
11 am – 12 pm P. Kristen Enos
Bradley C. Rader
Cosplay: KPM Cosplay
12 – 1 pm        Jeff Krell
David Quantic
1 – 2 pm          Devin Grayson
David Reddish
2 – 3 pm          Marc Andreyko
Robert Paul
David Quantic
Cosplay: Kelton
3 – 4 pm          Marc Andreyko
Robert Paul
Cosplay: Jimmy Sherfy and Chris Riley with the
“Cute High Earth Defense Club” Cosplay Group
4 – 5 pm          Bradley C. Rader
Cosplay: Zach Phoenix

*Schedule subject to change.  Check at the Prism Booth 809 for updates

Prism Comics announces The Queer Comics Showcase

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Prism Comics announces The Queer Comics ShowcasePrism Comics, the leading non-profit organization supporting LGBTQ comics, comics creators and readers, is proud to announce the creation of the Queer Comics Showcase, an annual digital book of information and art promoting LGBTQAI comic art, to be published in June 2015. The project is now open for submissions of titles and advertising space requests.

Prism now has an online form available for you to submit your title for inclusion into the book. Apart from queer content, your series or graphic novel can be included if it is currently available in any public form: print, digital, web-series, mini-comics, strips, etc. If your work is not currently available, they will accept it if it will be publicly released or published before May 2016.

This year’s title submission window will close on May 1, 2015. You can find more information and links to submission forms online.

Every title can be listed for free, with information and sample art in a standard format, single page. However, additional pages can be purchased for story reprints. If you could like to donate original, exclusive art or story pages to the anthology, Prism will give you story reprint pages for free.

An adult-version of the Queer Comics Showcase will be created and published separately.

Display ads and classified may also be purchased by any interested party.

The funds for the creation and selling of this book will help fund the various projects of Prism Comics, a non-profit 501c3 organization committed to supporting queer creators, publishers and fans.  Prism’s projects include the annual Prism Comics Queer Press Grant, redesigning the Prism website and presenting booths and panel appearances at major conventions and events across the U.S.

2015 Queer Press Grant Now Accepting Submissions

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Prism Comics have announced that they are now accepting submissions for this year’s Queer Press Grant. The Queer Press Grant is specifically awarded to independent queer comic book creators. The grant was established by Prism Comics in 2003 to assist in the publication, and promotion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender comics.

Comic books, comic strips, webcomics, and graphic novel projects are all eligible. Entries are judged first and foremost by artistic merit, followed by concerns such as financial need, proposal presentation, and the project’s contribution to the LGBT community.

The submission deadline for the QPG is March 10th, 2015, with the recipient announced during Wondercon Anaheim, April 3-5th. Applicants can submit online now at prismcomics.org/grant.

The $2000.00 Queer Press Grant is funded by donations from comic book professionals, readers, and the fundraising efforts of Prism Comics members. For those interested in donating to the Queer Press Grant you may do so here.

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The Queer Press Grant Moves to WonderCon

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queer press grantPrism Comics are shaking things up a bit, and moving their Queer Press Grant award ceremony to WonderCon. The 2015 Annual Award Ceremony will take place at WonderCon Anaheim on the weekend of April 3-5, 2015.

In the past, the award has been presented in the fall, but this move will bring “more opportunities for the Queer Press Grant to help LGBTQ comics creators.”

The Queer Press Grant is a financial grant of $2000.00 that assists one LGBTQ comic book self publisher get their comic, web-comic, or graphic novel printed, and into the hands of readers. Since its inception in 2005, the Queer Press Grant  has been awarded to fourteen outstanding comics creators who have gone on to contribute greatly to the queer comics community.

Submissions for the 2015 Prism Comics Queer Press Grant will begin January 1, 2015 and end on March 10, 2015.   The recipient will be announced at one of Prism Comics’ panels at WonderCon. Which panel will be announced in the spring.

The grant is entirely funded by donations. You can do so here.

Prism Comics announces winner of the 2014 Queer Press Grant

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Calvin GimpelevichFor the last ten years the Alternative Press Expo (A.P.E.) has been the home where Prism Comics announced the recipient of the Prism Comics Queer Press Grant. Traditionally taking place after the annual Queer Cartoonists Panel, moderated by Justin Hall, this year’s Queer Press Grant winner was revealed as Calvin Gimpelevich, along with the artist Emiliano Quale, for their comic book series Wolfmen.

Wolfmen is a supernatural comic series exploring the life and community of Aiden, a transgender werewolf, as he medically transitions from female to male.

Prism Comics’ Queer Press Grant is awarded to assist comics creators in publishing comics with LGBT characters or themes. Entries are judged first and foremost by artistic merit, followed by concerns such as financial Wolfmenneed, proposal presentation, and the project’s contribution to the LGBT community. They are reviewed by the Prism Board, past recipients of the Grant, and Prism’s Advisory Board.

The Queer Press Grant is an all volunteer organization funded entirely by donations from comic book professionals and readers. Since its inception, the Queer Press Grant has been awarded to –

2005: Steve MacIsaac – Shiftlifter                          2010: Tana Ford – Duck
2006: Megan Gedris – YU+ME                                2010: Jon Macy – Fearful Hunter
2007: Justin Hall – True Travel Tales                     2011: Robert Kirby – Three
2007: Tommy Roddy – Pride High                          2012: Christine Smith – The Princess
2008: Pam Harrison – House of the Muses            2012: Blue Delliquanti – O Human Star
2009: Ed Luce – Wuvable Oaf                                 2013: Hazel Newlevant – If This Be Sin
2009: Eric Orner – Storybox

You can support and donate to the Queer Press Grant.

Around the Tubes

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It’s a new week, and I’m recovering from Small Press Expo. Expect lots of convention coverage over the next few weeks.

Around the Tubes

Prism Comics – Open Call For Website Help! – They’re looking for help folks!

 

Around the Tubes Reviews

Talking Comics – Amazing Spider-Man #6

The Beat – Annihilator #1

Talking Comics – Armor Hunters: Harbinger #3

CBR – Batman: Futures End #1

CBR – Death of Wolverine #2

Talking Comics – Edge of Spider-Verse #1

Seattle Pi – Even More Bad Parenting

The Spire – Grayson: Futures End #1

The Comics Journal – Shoplifter

CBR – Wytches #1

Submissions for the Queer Press Grant are Now Open

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Queer_Press_Grant_QPG_Logo_mail_chimpPrism Comics, the leading non-profit organization supporting LGBT comics, graphic novels, comics creators and readers, has announced the opening of submissions for the 2014 Prism Comics Queer Press Grant, Prism’s annual grant to LGBT comics self-publishers.   The deadline for proposals is Monday, September 1, 2014. The Award is to be announced at the Alternative Press Expo in San Francisco October 4-5, 2014.

prism comicsPrism Comics offers an annual financial grant to help aspiring LGBT comics creators publish and promote their comics. The Queer Press Grant is funded by donations from readers, established creators with the desire to help those just starting out, and fans who want to see more LGBT stories get published.

Prism Comics will be exhibiting at San Diego Comic-Con July 24-27, 2014 (Booth #144). In addition to promoting and raising funds for the Queer Press Grant, Prism Comics will be presenting panels and offering portfolio review by noted comics professionals for comics creators and those interested in submitting for the Queer Press Grant.   Please check the Prism website in early July for a list of comics creators who are scheduled to do portfolio review and appear at the Prism Comics booth.

Join Prism Comics at Comikaze, Bent-Con and Long Beach Comic Con

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You can join Prism Comics at Comikaze, Bent-Con and Long Beach Comic Con, a triple header of fall comic conventions!

Prism Comics will be exhibiting at three comic conventions coming up in the Los Angeles area in the next few weeks.

COMIKAZE – Los Angeles Convention Center
At a  booth partnering with Northwest Press at Comikaze
Signings every hour on the hour

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1
1 pm to 9 pm
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2
9 am to 8 pm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3
9 am to 6 pm

BENT-CON – Burbank Marriott Convention Center
Signings every hour on the hour

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
3 pm to 9 pm
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
12 pm to 9 pm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9
12 pm to 6 pm

LONG BEACH COMIC CON – Long Beach Convention Center
Signings every hour on the hour

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
10 am to 7 pm
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24
10 am to 7 pm

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